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  • October 17, 2011
New bill could block debit fees

A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, would block the practice.

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  • January 18, 2013
Mall industry's hopes show dents

The U.S. shopping center industry can't ditch the recession tag.

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  • April 12, 2013
Equipment sales tax cut proposal advances

The bill is supported by many manufacturers and Gov. Rick Scott.

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  • December 15, 2011
Lee hit with more foreclosures

A market that had shown price recovery takes a step back in November.

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  • November 26, 2010
Corporate Report: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

The latest news from Lee Memorial, TIB Financial Corp., and others.

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  • June 27, 2025
Bradenton action plan seeks to galvanize the city's economy and livability

City leaders aim to capitalize on Bradenton's momentum.

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  • June 24, 2011
Guitar Hero

Kurt Kiehnle is turning his passion for music into a business selling custom-designed electric guitars. He's finding customers at the bar and online.

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  • January 28, 2011
Maverick investor stays true to name

Being outspoken on a litany of sports, cultural and business issues has become a personal mantra for Internet billionaire and professional sports team owner Mark Cuban.

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  • October 28, 2025
Sales begin at new gated community in south Sarasota County

Homes at Oakbend Wellen Park start in the mid $500,000s.

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  • June 24, 2014
Builder raises $50 million

WCI Communities is raising another $50 million in debt to make land acquisitions and build homes.

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  • August 5, 2021
Single-family rental project obtains financing

Soltura at the Forum, a planned single-family rental project in Fort Myers, lands $26 million construction loan.

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  • March 16, 2018
Virtual reality changes the way firms market real estate

Virtual and augmented reality is changing the way commercial real estate is designed, built, marketed and even furnished.

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  • February 24, 2022
What’s the Latest with Commercial Retail Space in Florida?

What’s the Latest with Commercial Retail Space in Florida?

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  • August 30, 2021
Comedy club embraces new style of seating in Wesley Chapel

Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club opens new location inside move theater complex in Wesley Chapel

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  • November 23, 2018
Baby boom

Do baby boomers have an exit strategy ready to go for their business? By one count, not really.

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  • August 15, 2015
Trader Mac

A Tampa e-commerce business with an outsized commitment to advertising and marketing competes against industry giants Craigslist and eBay.

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  • March 29, 2016
Daytime cafe continues nationwide expansion

The chain announced plans to open new restaurants in Tennessee and Florida.

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  • June 5, 2014
Sarasota-Bradenton home prices surge 13%

Home prices across the region in April also increased slightly over March.

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  • August 13, 2014
Lincoln Shores apartments sells for $53M

Willner Realty & Development acquired the St. Petersburg lakefront property for $74,754 a unit.

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  • December 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate

Floridays lands Hilton for Sarasota hotel, Brookside owners list marina

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